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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,203.19, 346,469.54 and 173,807.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,203.19, 346,469.54 and 173,807.69 is: 239,722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,203.19 : 346,469.54 = 173,807.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,203.19/346,469.54 = 173,807.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,203.19x = 346,469.54 × 173,807.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,203.19x = 60,219,067,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,219,067,801.38/251,203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,722.55

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